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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.90, 24,521.02 and 12,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.90, 24,521.02 and 12,841.34 is: 19,236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.90 : 24,521.02 = 12,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.90/24,521.02 = 12,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.90x = 24,521.02 × 12,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.90x = 314,882,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,882,582.20/16,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.64

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